7/23/26- Cardz 4 Galz #281 Word Inspiration - RAINBOW - Boho Vibes,

Ah... I just love summer and today at Cardz 4 Galz, I am doing Word Inspiration - Rainbow! It could be a rainbow card, or pick a color as your inspiration. I used Boho Vibe Bundle (from Jan - April catty) to create this fun fold card. I saw a video from Jackie Bolhuis and I decided to a belly band around it to hold the card. The rainbow is die cut out from cardstock. I hope you enjoyed this and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Cardstock - score at 1 1/2", 5 3/4"

DSP - 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" and 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" 

Band - 1 1/4" x 9"

Challenge: #281

Stamps: Boho Vibes, 

Colors: Golden Glow, 

Papers: White, Boho Vibes DSP, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, 

Others: Dimension, Boho Vibes Dies, 

7/21/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #388 Summer Theme - Splash & Relax

Summer is happening here in Illinois!! It's been so hot here! Today's summer theme card is made for Cardz 4 Guyz challenge and I used the fun Splash & Relax bundle! I cut out cardstock and DSP to create few fun summer elements. This is such a fun bundle that you can create so many summer related theme card. I hope you enjoyed this creation and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #388

Stamps: Splash & Relax

Colors: Blueberry Bushel, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Blueberry Bushel, Various cardstock/DSP

Others: Dimension, Stitched Dies, Gems, 

7/20/26 - Atlantic Hearts #691 / Pick 3 Challenge #7 - Splash & Relax Tropical Card

Double Monday! Today's card is shared at both Atlantic Hearts (sketch) along with Pick 3 (Sequins/Purple/Tropical). I used the Splash & Relax bundle for this fun summer theme card. The sunblock/sunglasses are made with light purple cardstock, and the hat/sandals reminded me of being at Hawaii (Tropical island). I also used Gray Granite a lot on this card - which is a new favorite of mine! I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #691, #7

Stamps: Splash & Relax,  

Colors: Gray Granite, 

Papers: White, Boardwalk Fun DSP, Gray Granite, Yellow, Purple Posey, Rich Razzleberry, 

Others: Dimension, Splash & Relax, Postage Dies, Neutral Sequins, 

7/17/2026 - Color Dare Challenge #713 - Ocean Friends Hello Friend,

Happy Friday! I will be flying out to go back to San Jose for a company event as well as visiting my dad. Today's card is shared at ColorDare for some really soft pastel colors. I take advantage of the neutral color for my crab and used the rest of Soft Seafoam/Fresh Fresia/Daffodil Delight for my background creation. I even sponge the background a little using the light gray. Hope this card gives you some inspiration and join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #713

Stamps: Ocean Friends, 

Colors: Gray Granite, Basic Gray,  

Papers: White, Gray Granite, Fresh Fresia, Daffadel Delight, Soft Sea Foam, 

Others: Dimension, Ocean Friends Dies, Gems, Mask,

7/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #202 (Kids) / The Creative Crafter #102 (ATG) - Splash & Relax

Summer is here and I created this kid friendly card at Sparkle along with The Creative Crafter (ATG) for Fun in the Sun card! This is an online exclusive bundle called Splash & Relax and it's perfect for the summer! It has lots of summer related images and I made a card with Pool Tube and Beach Balls! There are 2 stamp/layering images for both tube and the balls so you can stamp the lighter color first and then darker colors for the details. This is perfect for a kid who has a birthday with a pool theme! I hope this card will inspire you to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #202, #102

Stamps: Splash & Relax 

Colors: Crisp Cantaloupe/Barely Blush, Lemon Lolly/Darling Duckling, Lemon Lime/Granny Apple, 

Papers: White, Pool Party, Barely Blush, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Splash & Relax Dies,

7/13/26 - Make My Monday #282 Christmas in July - Sparkle Reindeer

 \\\July is a great month to host Christmas in July challenge and that is exactly what we are doing in Make My Monday! I cut out the image of Mama / Baby Reindeer with Glimmer Paper and used a darker background (black) to make the image pop. The bow tie is also die cut out with Glimmer Paper. Hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card that you can make in no time! 

Challenge: #282

Stamps: N/A 

Colors: N/A

Papers: White, Christmas DSP, Glimmer Paper (Red/Silver) 

Others: Dimension, Reindeer Fun Dies, Postage Dies, 

7/10/26 -Girlz Rebel Challenge #54 (ATG with Glitter) / Alphabet Challenge F for Festivities - Woodland Animals

Happy Friday and today's card is using both Rebels (Glitters) and Alphabet F for Festivities challenges. I pulled out the July online exclusive stamp set - Woodland for this. I used different Watercolor Pencils along with Blender Pens for this. I guess this can be a Christmas in July card! I also added some glitters on the stars, leaves, and all the little trinkets. I hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today and join us at the challenges. 

Challenge: #54, F for Festivities

Stamps: Woodland Animals, 

Colors: Crumb Cake, 

Papers: White, Cherry Cobbler, Blueberry Bushel, 

Others: Deckled Dies, Blender Pens, Watercolor Pencils, Wink a Stella for glitters.